Jericho is psyched to be pledging the Warriors of Distinction, the coolest club in high school. Can he stand up when the pledging pushes his Dana too far? The story continues with [http://aries.jmrl.org/search/X?november+blues+draper '''''November Blues'''''].

Lainey, a high school senior and aspiring celebrity chef, is forced to question her priorities after her best friend (and secret crush) runs away from home.

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*[http://aries.jmrl.org/record=b1277601~S9 '''''Happy Families''''']

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In alternating chapters, sixteen-year-old twins Ysabel and Justin share their conflicted feelings as they struggle to come to terms with their father's decision to dress as a woman.

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*[http://aries.jmrl.org/record=b1252330~S9 '''''Mare's War''''']

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Teens Octavia and Tali learn about strength, independence, and courage when they are forced to take a car trip with their grandmother, who tells about growing up Black in 1940s Alabama and serving in Europe during World War II as a member of the Women's Army Corps.

After being homeless, all Raspberry can think of are schemes to make money. She's worried, though, that that won't fix what's really wrong with her life. Read more about her struggles with her dad in [http://aries.jmrl.org/search/X?begging+change '''''Begging for Change''''']

After being homeless, all Raspberry can think of are schemes to make money. She's worried, though, that that won't fix what's really wrong with her life. Read more about her struggles with her dad in [http://aries.jmrl.org/search/X?begging+change '''''Begging for Change'''''].

This story told in free verse is set against a background of street gangs and poverty in Harlem in which seventeen-year-old African American Damien takes a bold step to ensure that he and his new love will not be separated.

While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken.

This story told in free verse is set against a background of street gangs and poverty in Harlem in which seventeen-year-old African American Damien takes a bold step to ensure that he and his new love will not be separated.

Teenaged Robin "Birdy" Perry knew serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom wouldn't be like the living in Harlem, but he didn't know how close he would become to Marla, Jonsey and the rest of the soldiers he meets. Not all of them come home.

Teenaged Robin "Birdy" Perry knew serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom wouldn't be like the living in Harlem, but he didn't know how close he would become to Marla, Jonsey and the rest of the soldiers he meets. Not all of them come home.

There's only one place in town that will hire a 14 year old drop out: the local strip club. But China Cup Cameron only has her paralyzed uncle for support and she's trying to raise a two year old daughter. Will she make the right decision?

There's only one place in town that will hire a 14 year old drop out: the local strip club. But China Cup Cameron only has her paralyzed uncle for support and she's trying to raise a two year old daughter. Will she make the right decision?

Tangie and her friends Izzy and Skye are at the super competitive Armstrong High School for the Performing Arts. The classes are hard, but the social scene is brutal. Do these divas have what it takes?

Tangie and her friends Izzy and Skye are at the super competitive Armstrong High School for the Performing Arts. The classes are hard, but the social scene is brutal. Do these divas have what it takes?

Kayla's grandmother taught her to be a feminist before she died. Her friend and fellow feminist Rosalie thinks Kayla should infiltrate the dance team for the school newpaper. Is there more than one way to have girl power?

Kayla's grandmother taught her to be a feminist before she died. Her friend and fellow feminist Rosalie thinks Kayla should infiltrate the dance team for the school newpaper. Is there more than one way to have girl power?

Lahini is the only black girl in her school . . . and in her family. Now that her parents are separated, she feels more alone than ever. To pull of a solo in the school concert, she turns to the gospel choir of her new church and finds a place to belong.

Lahini is the only black girl in her school . . . and in her family. Now that her parents are separated, she feels more alone than ever. To pull of a solo in the school concert, she turns to the gospel choir of her new church and finds a place to belong.

Teens Octavia and Tali learn about strength, independence, and courage when they are forced to take a car trip with their grandmother, who tells about growing up Black in 1940s Alabama and serving in Europe during World War II as a member of the Women's Army Corps.

After being homeless, all Raspberry can think of are schemes to make money. She's worried, though, that that won't fix what's really wrong with her life. Read more about her struggles with her dad in Begging for Change

While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken.

This story told in free verse is set against a background of street gangs and poverty in Harlem in which seventeen-year-old African American Damien takes a bold step to ensure that he and his new love will not be separated.

Teenaged Robin "Birdy" Perry knew serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom wouldn't be like the living in Harlem, but he didn't know how close he would become to Marla, Jonsey and the rest of the soldiers he meets. Not all of them come home.

There's only one place in town that will hire a 14 year old drop out: the local strip club. But China Cup Cameron only has her paralyzed uncle for support and she's trying to raise a two year old daughter. Will she make the right decision?

Tangie and her friends Izzy and Skye are at the super competitive Armstrong High School for the Performing Arts. The classes are hard, but the social scene is brutal. Do these divas have what it takes?

Kayla's grandmother taught her to be a feminist before she died. Her friend and fellow feminist Rosalie thinks Kayla should infiltrate the dance team for the school newpaper. Is there more than one way to have girl power?

Lahini is the only black girl in her school . . . and in her family. Now that her parents are separated, she feels more alone than ever. To pull of a solo in the school concert, she turns to the gospel choir of her new church and finds a place to belong.